Lori Smith, LPC
About me
I AM SEEING:
- Women mid 20's to mid 40's
- Life’s adjustments, transitions
- Anxiety
- Relationship guidance
- Parental guidance
I DO NOT SEE:
- Men
- Couples
- EAP
- Substance abuse,
- Depression,
- Psychosis, or any further serious issues.
I see clients as a hammock that has four bars holding them up: Body, Mind, Emotions, and Spirit. We each have weights that we put in our hammocks, both positive and negative stressors. I try to strengthen each pole so that my clients can handle the weight in their “hammocks”.
Body: Breathing, to slower heart rate, exercise to lessen cortisol and create endorphins, sleep that regulates mood and focus. Physical history, medications, etc.
Mind: Identifying the irrational thoughts that we all have, that contribute to stressors. Biblio therapies, communication skills, career development.
Emotions: Process how to express emotions, how they affect thinking, feeling, and perceiving. Need for positive peer group, and community.
Spirit: Opportunity to explore spiritual growth, especially when your body, mind, and emotions are worn out!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Family of Origin Issues, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
License information
VA LPC 0701002629
Reviews
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Lori is great. She is a thoughtful listener, gets beyond my muddle and provides excellent advice and lots of resource ideas. No shortage of ways to get the most of my monthly subscription.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate her guidance and prayer before the video session.
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Lori is a very conscientious and caring therapist. She is attuned to my challenges and is always ready to offer solutions.
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
This has been the best therapy experience I have ever had.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks
Provides great resources and insight. She challenges me to continue to find ways to improve my overall mental health and well being.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lori is the best. Been almost a year I've been working with her. I'm doing a lot better. She knowledgeable, truly wants to see her clients get better, she is easy to talk to. Would definitely recommend her.
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Lori for 11 months